Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate shall have the following key responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction and leadership in line with the Agency’s Strategic Plan;
Oversee implementation of corporate business plan and strategies based on the Agency’s business philosophy, mission, vision and core values;
Undertake prudent financial management and investment mandates by ensuring sound policies and practices are adopted for optimal utilization and returns;
Oversee optimal and effective operations of the Agency’s water infrastructure;
Develop and engage effective leadership teams to ensure excellent performance and effective succession planning at the Agency.
Develop and strengthen networks and partnerships with the government, development partners and private sector to spearhead fundraising for project implementation and sustainability; and
Foster a conducive corporate culture that promotes strong ethical practices, good governance, employee productivity and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements as stipulated in Mwongozo.
Qualifications and work experience:
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
A citizen of Kenya with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration/Commerce, Management, Project Management or any other related field thereto from a university recognized in Kenya.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
Registration with relevant professional registration body or association (if any) and be in good standing.
Have at least fifteen (15) years’ experience in project development oriented establishment/s preferably in the infrastructure or water sectors, at least five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position.
Sound knowledge and application of, among others, Public Finance Management and Public Procurement Procedures in line with Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Public Procurement and Asset Disposals Act 2015 and its regulations respectively.
Knowledge of water management issues, reforms and mobilization of funds.
Personal Competencies:
Strong visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity to engage with local, regional and international organizations:
Conversant with GoK, donor funded projects and familiarity with water sector management;
Strategic thinker with good commercial acumen and the ability to identify economic opportunities in changing environment and to capitalize on them;
Demonstrate competence in steering implementation of large scale water projects;
Familiarity with reforms in the public sector and commercial settings;
Track history of creativity, innovation, self-drive, result orientation and ability to handle a public organization;
Be conversant with various investment modes including public private partnerships and build operate transfer among others;
A demonstrated adaptability to drive change and transformation, with proven capability of quickly assessing complex situations, generating astute, practical and pragmatic solutions, generating plans of action and addressing problems;
Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and team capacities and high professional ethical standing; and
Should be experienced in steering and managing an organization and related staff welfare matters.
The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable once for a similar period of time subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes set and evaluated by the Board. Applicants will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010 by attaching copies of the following;
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations;
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
The applications to reach the undersigned on or before 16th March,2023 by close of business. Application to be addressed to;
Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency
Kenfinco Hse, off Kakamega/Kisumu Road
P.o Box 673–50100 Kakamega
Or
Email: info@lvnwwda.go.ke
Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and respects diversity without sacrificing merit, people living with disability and Women are encouraged to apply.
Apply via :
info@lvnwwda.go.ke
